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Server Attack and Compensation on January 2nd

Dear players, on January 2nd at 11:30 UTC, our authentication servers were targeted by malicious attackers. As a result, some of you experienced difficulties logging into the game or using our services. Our technical specialists have stabilized server operations and are taking measures to ensure that such attacks in the future will not be successful.

The Shooting Range #387

Hello, friends! The New Year is coming in just a few hours, and this means you’re watching this year’s last episode of The Shooting Range. Although, some of you must’ve met 2024 already! In any case, it’s time to remember what 2023 was like in War Thunder. Make yourselves comfortable...

Happy New Year 2024!

2023 is now nearly wrapped up. Everyone from Gaijin would like to wish you all a prosperous new year — we wish you fantastic celebrations and a happy and healthy 2024 with your friends and family. Here’s to another year!

Thunder Show: FLYING WARSHIP

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most incredible moments of the past week. We’ve got some pretty unbelievable hits, a collection of spectacular encounters, and some good old heroism. Let’s get started!

Special

The MiG-15bis ISH Is Back for Its Maiden Flight Anniversary and Is Here to Stay

On December 30th 1947, the MiG-15 jet fighter took off for the first time, later becoming one of the most popular jet fighters in history. The MiG-15 was actively used to protect Warsaw Pact countries and showed itself well especially in the Korean War.

Pages of History (January): Ace in a Day!

In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Many important battles ranging from the end of World War II, as well as major battles in the Middle East: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes.

Decorating Our Vehicles: Holiday Camouflages 2024

2024 is finally here, and we’re all having a big celebration to welcome it in. We say goodbye to the previous year, witness the first dawn of the new one, and enjoy the freshness of the snow and the crackling of fireworks. Naturally, War Thunder joins the festivities as well, with holiday gifts, a huge Christmas tree, and our own fireworks. There’s one more way to enjoy the holiday though: you can turn to user-made camouflages to dress up your vehicles! That’s right: after a bit of tinkering, even the fearsome machines of war can spread winter cheer!

40 New User-Created Camouflages in the “Air Superiority” Trophy!

Meet the “Air Superiority” skin trophy, which includes 40 camouflages from Live.WT presented in coupon form!

The New Year Sale in the Gaijin.net store!

We’re continuing to celebrate winter holidays and we’re glad to offer you discounts in the Gaijin.Net store. More than 30 offers with vehicles with 50% discounts and 30% for selected pack from the latest updates! Boost your progress, or kick start research in any tech tree from any nation in the game!

The Shooting Range #386

Hello, friends! We’d like to start with telling you that next Sunday, on the 31st of December, we’ll support our annual tradition and sum up the year of 2023 in a heartwarming, relaxed atmosphere. So prepare your favorite treats or desserts in advance, make sure your Christmas tree is all ready, and get comfortable. Today, though, we’re going to continue discussing the new Air Superiority update.

Thunder Show: GERMAN TECH

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the craziest moments of the past week. Today we’d like to talk about surprises, the nice ones for the players... And the not so nice ones for their opponents. Let’s get started!

Hull Armor of the M1 Abrams

We’ve seen a lot of topics regarding the armor of the Abrams series of tanks, more specifically the presence of DU (depleted uranium) armor, and so we’d like to share our data on the subject.

Answering your concerns regarding spall liners, MBTs and Aircraft

Hello everyone. We’ve noticed that many of you had questions regarding spall liners on tanks and armor in general. To avoid any misunderstandings, we’d like to briefly answer some of these elements below.

Fair Play: December 2023

Nobody likes cheaters. We’re continuing to actively fight them — and we want to thank those who are actively helping us on this matter. The number of violations identified and banned recently has significantly increased — and with it of course the integrity of all battles!

Unstoppable Power: Best Heavy Tanks

Heavy tanks are the main striking force of a team, used specifically to plow through enemy defenses. Vehicles of this type can take a lot of hits, but they are equally good at dishing out punishment. Today we’re going to talk about the most interesting tanks of the class available in War Thunder: the true heavyweight champions of the battlefield.

Collecting Your Ideas for the 2024 Roadmap

As previously announced, today we’re inviting you to help us create an interesting list of features and improvements for War Thunder that you’d like to see.

Detailed information surrounding Spall Liners in War Thunder

In War Thunder, we try to add as much detail as possible to various types of combat vehicles. Spall liner is a new armored vehicle protection feature that we introduced in the Air Superiority update, which we know is widely discussed on all platforms. We’d like to explain in detail how this mechanic works, and what its capabilities and limitations are.

Celebrate Christmas and the New Year in War Thunder!

We’re nearing the end of December now, which means it’s time for gifts, bright decorations, fireworks and generally a jolly festive mood. All of which await you this Christmas and New Year’s period!